Teen boy charged for making bombs to attack LGBTQ+ Pride parade, authorities say
Muhyyee-ud-din Abdul-Rahman, 18, was planning to move to Syria and join a group affiliated with Al-Qaeda.
September 19, 2024
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Man shot and killed in Philadelphia Gayborhood during Pride
Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. was shot once in the stomach and died hours later at a local hospital.
June 3, 2025
Philly Raises Trans Pride Flag for First Time Today
Flying the trans pride flag in front of City Hall is a small gesture that sends a strong message, say organizers.
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June 4, 2015
Philadelphia Pride Group Disbands, Cancels Event Amid Controversy
Philly Pride Presents had been criticized for a transphobic Facebook post that cast police as victims in the Stonewall riots.
June 22, 2021
If You Hate the New Pride Flag, You're the Problem
The brown and black stripes on Philadelphia's Pride flag are not an attack on anyone, writes Amanda Kerri.
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June 15, 2017
Discover the origins and meanings of these 36 Pride flags
Confused? Our comprehensive Pride flag list will help you understand the importance of queer flagging.
June 1, 2023
Strangers raise more than $70K for transgender woman hospitalized after shocking West Philly acid attack
Diana was on her way to a Pride celebration when three kids attacked her.
June 11, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implies rainbow crosswalks could lead to traffic dangers
The former MTV Real World cast member announced the prohibition of art and political “distractions” on roads as part of a new federal initiative.
July 2, 2025
Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans
It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
February 7, 2025
LGBT Cops Bow Out of Philly Pride
Following a public outcry, an organization of out police officers will no longer serve as grand marshals of the Pride parade.
May 31, 2016
Will Everyone Feel Included With Artist's New Pride Flag?
The new flag includes black and brown stripes for people of color and the colors of the trans flag in an arrow to indicate progress, but does it include everyone?
June 8, 2018
Court Rules Against Antigay License to Discriminate in Foster Care
The city of Philadelphia was within its rights to end a contract with a foster care agency that won't place children with LGBTQ people, the court ruled.
April 22, 2019
Philadelphia's Transgiving Offers an Inclusive Celebration to Let People Be Their Authentic Selves
Local LGBTQ+ group GALAEI served ziti and hospitality to guests the week before Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2023
SCOTUS to Decide Whether Foster Agencies Can Reject LGBTQ Parents
The case centers on the city of Philadelphia ending its contract with a Catholic agency that rejects prospective LGBTQ parents.
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February 24, 2020
Iggy Backs Out of Pittsburgh Pride
The singer, who has been labeled racist and homophobic, tweeted she was pulling out of the festival after LGBT groups withdrew in protest.
June 9, 2015
Here's How To Celebrate Trans Pride on Facebook!
Show support for transgender rights and your trans friends by adding a trans flag filter to your profile picture. It's easy!
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June 29, 2015
Pride Flag Gets Redesign to Include Intersex Folks
The Pride flag's original designer advocated for its evolution over the years. The last few years have seen several changes.
June 8, 2021
Mark Segal: Clout Builds Community
In this third excerpt from Mark Segal's memoir, And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality, the activist talks about the long road to build LGBT senior housing in his beloved Philadelphia.
November 19, 2015
11 fabulous events to help you celebrate Black Pride in 2025
You're going to want to add these fabulous Black Pride Month events to your calendar!
May 16, 2025
On Spirit Day, Stand Against All That Marginalizes Queer People
Spirit Day, a day to support LGBTQ+ youth, is also a day to fight racism and other forms of oppression that queer people live under.
October 21, 2021